A Survey of academicians and their views on ethics in a post Boesky Era

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the academician's view of business ethics. Surveys were sent to 637 schools of business in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico in order

together information on the factors that influence a business person's ethical standards, as

well as their sources of ethical standards. The respondents' views regarding ethical behavior standards and integrity revealed some very interesting results. Results varied depending

on the size of the school and respondents' background. Overall, business practices are felt to

be more ethical than government, but less than religious organizations, family and friends, and colleagues.